Lot 1. Brazil Araponga
The first selection for our House Brazil, easy drinking with or without milk, a great allrounder.
Expect a classic milk chocolate profile with undertones of orange and hazelnut.
Origin: Brazil
Farm: Various
Region: Matas de Minas, Araponga
Varietal: Red Catuai, Yellow Catuai, Catucai
Altitude: 950 - 1400 masl
Process: Pulped Natural
Harvest Period: May - September
Flavour: Milk Chocolate, Orange, Hazelnut
Farmers and Community:
Minas Gerais state, where the Araponga region is located, is so big that the whole of Spain would fit within its borders. The vast territory accommodates a diverse ecosystem that varies from the steep mountains in the east of the state to the Cerrado, the savannah-esque landscape in the west. Coffee is an essential industry in the region as it generates 75 thousand direct jobs and 156 thousand indirect jobs.
Processing:
In a constant search for better prices, growers in the region take great care in their work and their manual techniques have resulted in high quality beans. The nuance and diversity of flavours is frequently recognised and appreciated in both national and international quality contests. The natural process adds depth to the classic flavour profile.
Our coffees are ethically sourced from green coffee buyers who are committed to excellent coffee, excellent standards and paying their farmers an excellent price. We source, roast, blend and pack the coffee ourselves, to ensure that the coffee makes as few journeys as possible once it has left the farm.